Let em see if I understand this. Natural cell size increases with 
latitude. So, here in Maine, it would be unnatural to go to 4.9, but 
something like 5.2 or higher would be natural. But if I do not go to 
4.9, then it is unnatural? And if I go to larger cell size, which is 
natural for my latitude, I condemn the bees to death by Varroa and other 
pests. But the larger cell size is natural and natural is good since 
that is the size best for the bees to combat Varroa and other pests. I 
thought that 4.9 cell size is the natural cell size, as posted often on 
this list.

Obviously, both my bees and I are confused. Well, at least one of us is.

Bill Truesdell (I must need a larger house, since people cells should 
also increase with latitude.)
Bath, Maine

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